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Motion · S6M-16165 · 18 Jan 2025

Denis Law, the King

Lodged by Jackie Dunbar (Scottish National Party) Standard Motion 36 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament mourns the passing of Denis Law; believes that Denis, who grew up in Printfield in Aberdeen, and was often referred to as "the King", is one of Scotland's greatest ever sportspeople; notes that his career saw him play for Huddersfield Town, Torino and twice for Manchester City, but considers that he is best known for his time with Manchester United, where alongside Sir Bobby Charlton and George Best, they formed the United "Holy Trinity"; recognises that Denis's footballing career saw him being awarded the 1964 Ballon d'Or, the only time a Scotsman has won this, play in the team that lifted the European Cup in 1968, break the British record transfer fee on three occasions, and that more than 50 years after his last appearance for the national team, he remains Scotland's joint-all time leading goal scorer; notes that Denis also made a significant contribution to Aberdeen through the Denis Law Legacy Trust, a children’s charity that supports and empowers young people to thrive and offers free to access activities across the city; appreciates that his work on and off the pitch was recognised with honorary degrees from the University of Aberdeen, the University of St Andrews and Robert Gordon University; notes that he was also appointed a Commander of the Order of the British Empire and received the Freedom of the City of Aberdeen, and extends its condolences to Denis's family, friends and all who were inspired by him.

Supporters (36)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.